How to travel from Arcachon to Caen, France

The distance between Arcachon and Caen is around 647km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Arcachon to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Train via Bordeaux St Jean

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Caen.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Caen.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance670km (416 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Caen

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).

The distance between Arcachon and Caen is around 647km (402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 507km (315 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Arcachon and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Caen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Caen. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Caen. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Arcachon and Caen. The distance is around 670km (416 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Caen

Transport options from Arcachon to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 50m
€285($285)
hourly1,093km (679 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane5hrs
€215($215)
hourly852km (529 miles)
Train to Biarritz, Fly5h 5m
€305($305)
every 4 hours1,342km (834 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean + 1 similar
5h 15m
€135($135)
hourly838km (521 miles)
Train5h 20m
€110($110)
once a week647km (402 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
9h 50m
€48($48)
4 times a week700km (435 miles)
Bus and Train10h 40m
€67($67)
once daily736km (457 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€120($120)
on demand670km (416 miles)

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Airports near Caen

The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Caen
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Caen
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Caen